As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, so do the tactics scammers are using to target individuals, making fraud prevention and education more important than ever. If you receive a phone call claiming a loved one is in need of financial assistance, Security Savings Bank Vice President Dorothy Ricketts offers this advice:
“You don’t have to act right away, even if somebody says it is an emergency. If you get a call from your grandchild saying, ‘grandma I am in jail and I need you to send money to bail me out,’ make a couple phone calls before you start sending the money. Even if they tell you not to tell anyone, make a couple phone calls to try to find out if it is true and find out where they are. You don’t have to act in extreme haste when it comes to transferring money somewhere. Take some time to evaluate, call a trusted friend for help, or call your trusted banker.”
